The Intellectual Torch: Developing An Original, Economical And Expeditious Plan For The Universal Dissemination Of Knowledge And Virtue By Mea

by Jesse Torrey Jr.

Book Overview

The Intellectual Torch is a book written by Jesse Torrey Jr. in 1817. The book presents a plan for the universal dissemination of knowledge and virtue through the establishment of free public libraries. Torrey argues that access to knowledge is essential for the moral and intellectual development of individuals and society as a whole. He proposes a system of libraries that would be open to all, regardless of social class or economic status. The book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104311593
• ISBN13: 9781104311599
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"